July 18th 2024.
According to recent reports, it seems that Ivan Toney, the talented striker for Brentford and England, will not be joining any of the top Premier League clubs this summer. Even though he had been linked with Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea, it appears that all three teams have decided to drop out of the race for Toney's signature.
This news comes after Toney's return from an eight-month betting ban, during which he was heavily linked with some of the biggest clubs in the league. However, despite his impressive record of 72 goals in 141 games for Brentford, Toney struggled to find his top form after his return. He did, however, make some vital contributions to England's Euro 2024 campaign, including an assist for Harry Kane's extra-time winner against Slovakia and a penalty goal in the shootout against Switzerland.
It's no secret that Toney has been vocal about his desire to secure a big-money move away from Brentford. However, it seems that his potential suitors have all pulled out of the race. The Sun reports that Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea have all made it clear that they will not be submitting any offers for the 28-year-old striker. This is a significant shift from last year when Brentford valued Toney at over £70m. Now, it seems that his price has dropped to around £50m due to the lack of interest from top clubs.
However, Toney still has some potential suitors in the form of London rivals Tottenham and West Ham. He also made a brief appearance in England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain, which may have caught the attention of some other clubs. Meanwhile, Manchester United has already secured the signing of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna for £36.5m, which has reduced their need for attacking reinforcements. But former United star Paul Ince believes that the team still needs to bring in a "top striker" and has named Toney as a player he would love to see at Old Trafford.
In an interview with Ladbrokes, Ince stated that United needs to strengthen in several areas this summer, including the defense and midfield. He believes that a top striker like Toney, who knows the league and can lead the attack, would be a valuable addition to the team. Ince also mentioned the potential departures of players like Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Luke Shaw, and Casemiro, which would further increase United's need for reinforcements.
While Arsenal and Chelsea have yet to make any significant moves in the transfer market, it's believed that they are also looking at different profiles for their attacking options. This means that Toney may not fit into their plans for this summer's transfer window. However, with plenty of time left before the window closes, anything can happen. As for now, it seems that Toney's hopes of joining a top Premier League club will have to wait.
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